Hawkins married the former Sondra Jayne Chalfant on Feb. 12, 1956, in Arkansas City, Kan.

The couple previously resided in California, Florida, Virginia and England. They have lived in Amarillo for 27 years.

Hawkins retired from the U.S. Navy and Amarillo Independent School District. Mrs. Hawkins is a homemaker.

The couple belong to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Military Retired Officers Association, the Apartment Association of the Panhandle, High Plains Aviation Association and the Texas Aviation Historical Society.

Daughters of the couple are Heather Jayne Henry of Amarillo and Shannon Maureen Smock of Manassas, Va.

Grandchildren of the couple are Samantha, E.K., Kenneth, Brandon, Robert and Rebecca.